Genesis 43:18
and the men are afraid because they have been brought into the house of Joseph, and they say, “For the matter of the money which was put back in our bags at the commencement are we brought in—to roll himself on us, and to throw himself on us, and to take us for servants—our donkeys also.”
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
17And the man does as Joseph has said, and the man brings in the men into the house of Joseph,
Cross References
Genesis 42:27and the one opens his sack to give provender to his donkey at a lodging-place, and he sees his money, and behold, it [is] in the mouth of his bag,
Genesis 42:35And it comes to pass, they are emptying their sacks, and behold, the bundle of each man’s silver [is] in his sack, and they see their bundles of silver, they and their father, and are afraid;
Deuteronomy 22:14and laid evil deeds of words against her, and brought out an evil name against her, and said, I have taken this woman, and I draw near to her, and I have not found proofs of virginity in her;
Judges 13:22And Manoah says to his wife, “We certainly die, for we have seen God.”
Job 15:21A fearful voice [is] in his ears, || In peace a destroyer comes to him.
Psalms 53:5There they feared a fear—there was no fear, || For God has scattered the bones of him || Who is encamping against you, || You have put to shame, || For God has despised them.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26
Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →